Joe Perry

Associated Press

The Hall of Fame fullback with the San Francisco 49ers was nicknamed 'the Jet' because of his speed. He became the first player to rush for 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons. He was 84. Full obituaryNotable deaths of 2010

The Hall of Fame fullback with the San Francisco 49ers was nicknamed 'the Jet' because of his speed. He became the first player to rush for 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons. He was 84. Full obituaryNotable deaths of 2010 (Associated Press)

The Hall of Fame fullback with the San Francisco 49ers was nicknamed 'the Jet' because of his speed. He became the first player to rush for 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons. He was 84. Full obituaryNotable deaths of 2010